I find it interesting that a solution to two of our nation’s biggest problems cannot be cross-linked in such a way that both of these issues can benefit. In fact when one comes right down to it, isn’t that what politicians are supposed to do … intercede to fix problems for the good of the citizens of this country? Where are they? … an issue for another day!
Two of our major problems are “student loan debt,”and “crumbling infrastructure.”
First, how many more reports of trains derailing and bridges collapsing do we need to hear about before we realize that neither politicians nor their plans are building anything, and certainly not “building back better!”
Second, despite the fact that the President, Joe Biden, keeps prostituting himself with different ways to forgive student loans, in order to secure votes. Be that as it may, I do have a small soft spot for those that owe money on these loans. As a consequence of these loans, typically the lives of these individual debtors are being put on hold. Many cannot afford to have children, and many may never be able to afford a house. I am cognizant of the arguments against loan forgiveness. I do agree that it is not fair that the rest of us should essentially pay for these ne’er-do-wells. However, should we as a nation punish stupidity? … and realistically, those that borrowed money to study things which will never provide enough income to pay off those loans are stupid!
So why doesn’t the government come up with a way that these loans can be worked off? … and here I emphasize WORKED OFF.
Why not provide access to construction jobs for those bewildered indebted individuals? THe money earned by these individuals by would be immediately divided in half. Half would immediately go to paying off the student loan, and the other half would be used for living expenses. The details of this plan can certainly be worked out, but at this point the concept is more important.
Come on, you politicians, do your job!
7/10/23